At least these essential aims shall be incorporated in the general philosophy and subsequent policies of the program:
to provide a homelike atmosphere to the greatest possible extent, in which the resident is recognized as an individual whose personal interests are maintained and developed and whose personal dignity is respected and safeguarded.
The residential program shall attempt to elicit and maintain behavior that is as culturally normative as possible, taking into account local and subcultural differences.
The residential program should be located within and conveniently accessible to the population served, so as to have access to necessary generic community services.
The residential program and the surrounding community should be encouraged to share their services and resources on a reciprocal basis.
Residents should be integrated to the greatest possible extent with the general population. To this end, generic and specialized community services, rather than program services, should be used extensively or, if possible, completely.
MS s 245A.09
13 SR 1448; 17 SR 1279
October 11, 2007
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes